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Lillian Marie Medinger Trenkamp

Birth	:	1923 Jackson County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	26 Apr 2022 Davenport, Scott County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Joseph Cemetery, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.0158100, -90.4688100
Description	:	Lillian Marie Trenkamp, age 99, of Preston, IA, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at Genesis Medical Center in Davenport, IA. A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 am Friday, May 6, 2022 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Preston with burial in Sugar Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the St. Joseph Church on Thursday, May 5th from 4:00 –7:00 pm with a prayer service at 7:00 pm. There will also be visitation at the church from 9:30 –10:30 am Friday prior to the Mass. Lillian was born August 19, 1922, on the family farm... Read More	Lillian Marie Trenkamp, age 99, of Preston, IA, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at Genesis Medical Center in Davenport, IA. A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 am Friday, May 6, 2022 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Preston with burial in Sugar Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the St. Joseph Church on Thursday, May 5th from 4:00 –7:00 pm with a prayer service at 7:00 pm. There will also be visitation at the church from 9:30 –10:30 am Friday prior to the Mass. Lillian was born August 19, 1922, on the family farm near Springbrook, Iowa the oldest child of Albert and Mary (Scheckel) Medinger. After graduating from school in Springbrook, Lillian worked at Loras College and then for various families in the Springbrook area. In 1942 she met the love of her life Edward Trenkamp. They were married on February 18, 1946. Together they raised eleven children on the Trenkamp family farm in Sugar Creek. In 1982 Ed and Lillian moved to Preston. They celebrated their 74th wedding anniversary on February 18, 2020. Edward passed April 4, 2020 Lillian was a devoted farm wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her biggest joy in life was spending time with family and attending family events. She enjoyed quilting and made many quilts for her family. She also enjoyed gardening, canning, sewing and baking. She was well known for her Angel food cakes which she often made for birthdays, holidays, and other special occasions. She enjoyed playing cards, especially Euchre and if you were her partner she could always be counted on to have the Ace that you needed both in cards and in life. Lillian was also a friend and neighbor to many, often sending cards for birthdays, anniversaries, encouragement and sympathy. Lillian was an active member of the Preston American Legion Auxiliary for many years. She was very involved with the Legions annual Poppy Sales, Memorial Day and Veterans Day activities. She helped organize the Annual Christmas Donation of items to the Veterans Hospital in Iowa City each year. Support for our veterans was very important to her. Lillian had a deep faith which she instilled in her family. She demonstrated her faith every day with her words and actions. She was an active member of the Catholic Church and Alter and Rosary Society in Sugar Creek and Preston. Attending mass and being involved in church activities was very important to her. In many ways Lillian's faith was the center of her life. Lillian will be dearly missed by her children: Linda (Joe) Laban of Bernard, Iowa, David (Kathy) Trenkamp of Indianola, Gary (Linda) Trenkamp of Preston, Doris (Jamie) Boe of Aurora, Illinois, Elaine (Brian) Burken of Preston, Allan (Jenell) Trenkamp of Preston, Robert deceased (Elizabeth and Dean Krogman) of Clinton, Glen (Jolene) Trenkamp of Preston, Terry Trenkamp of Coralville, Jean (David) Dirks of Ames, Marlene (Mike) Rogers of Cedar Rapids, 34 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother Vincent Medinger, a sister Maxine Sullivan, brother-in-law Leo Trenkamp and sister-in-law Margaret Roling. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Edward, 2 brothers John and Vernon, 3 sisters Florence Heiar, Arlene Berger, Mila Keil, a son Robert, a granddaughter Angela, and a great granddaughter Amy. The family ask that in lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. On line condolences can be made at lawjonesfuneralhome.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Lillian Marie Trenkamp please visit our Sympathy Store. Law-Jones Funeral Homes

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Where is Lillian Marie Medinger Trenkamp's memorial?
Lillian Marie Medinger Trenkamp's memorial is located at: Saint Joseph Cemetery, Clinton County, USA.
When did Lillian Marie Medinger Trenkamp death?
Lillian Marie Medinger Trenkamp death on 26 Apr 2022 in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Lillian Marie Medinger Trenkamp's memorial?
Latitude: 42.0158100
Longitude: -90.4688100

Family Members:

Parent

(unknow - unknow)

Spouse

Edward J. “Ed” Trenkamp

(1921 - 2020)

Siblings

(unknow - unknow)

Arlene Carolyn Medinger Berger

(1926 - 2021)

Mila Mae Medinger Keil

(1928 - 2011)

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Children

Robert Francis Trenkamp

(1957 - 1992)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0158100, -90.4688100

2. McClure Cemetery
Charlotte, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9888992, -90.4669037

3. Summer Hill Cemetery
Spragueville, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0556000, -90.4629000

4. Assumption Catholic Cemetery
Charlotte, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9668000, -90.4695000

5. Deep Creek Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0112000, -90.3978000

6. Gohlmann Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9674988, -90.4321976

7. Hickory Hill Cemetery
Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9673000, -90.4323000

8. Union Center Cemetery
Maquoketa, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0546989, -90.5246964

9. Salems Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0727997, -90.4417038

10. Immaculate Conception Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9663000, -90.5332000

11. Rathbun Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0402000, -90.5570000

12. Clinton County Farm Cemetery
Charlotte, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9425011, -90.4614029

13. Glahn Cemetery
Goose Lake, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9573950, -90.4078730

14. Rossiter Cemetery
Charlotte, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9418983, -90.4618988

15. Farley Cemetery
Van Buren, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0555790, -90.3834641

16. Saint Josephs Catholic Cemetery
Preston, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0479680, -90.3764730

17. Preston Cemetery
Preston, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0477000, -90.3751000

18. Reed Cemetery
Spragueville, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1000216, -90.4417974

19. Vernon Prairie Cemetery
Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0189018, -90.3396988

20. Russell Farm Cemetery
Van Buren, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1000217, -90.4029082

21. Codfish Hollow Cemetery
Maquoketa, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0727997, -90.5793991

22. Evergreen Cemetery
Delmar, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9897003, -90.6057968

23. Saint Patrick's Cemetery
Delmar, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0036011, -90.6149979

24. Old Van Buren Cemetery
Van Buren, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0740000, -90.3435000